Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, stated that he is evaluating his next steps following allegations of sexual assault reported by Politico on July 6, 2026. Platner denied the allegations, calling them 'categorically untrue.'
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Graham Platner Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied recent sexual assault allegations reported by Politico. He indicated that he is considering his options moving forward.
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